Supervision in Early Childhood Care QQI Level 6

Study our Supervision in Early Childhood Care distance learning course and you will acquire key skills to effectively supervise and manage an early childhood education setting.

The objective of this distance learning QQI accredited childcare course is to provide you with opportunities to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to effectively supervise an early childhood education and care setting. The course aims to promote good practice, equality and respect for diversity in early childhood education and care.

Supervision in Early Childhood Care Course Details

Learners who successfully complete this course will:-

• Evaluate the key concepts, principles and practice in leadership, supervision and or line management within the ECCE setting
• Analyse the role and responsibilities of a supervisor in an ECCE setting and the key attributes and skills required, to include communication, time management, organisational skills and knowledge of current legislation and best practice guidelines
• Explain the role of the supervisor in an ECCE setting in implementing best practice and in establishing, maintaining and continuously improving standards and quality
• Select processes to motivate and support team members in achieving agreed actions
• Implement a range of organisational policies and procedures in an ECCE setting ensuring adherence to best practice and guidelines
• Utilise a range of supervisory skills to supervise staff in an ECCE setting.

Course Contents

Unit 1: Leadership, supervision & management theories

Unit 2: Role and responsibilities

Unit 3: Best practice, standards & quality

Unit 4: Motivation

Unit 5: Equality & diversity

Unit 6: Policies & procedures

Unit 7: Supervision in the ECCE setting

Unit 8: Delegation

Unit 9: Planning, monitoring & evaluation

Unit 10: Training

Unit 11: Personal reflection

Unit 12: Reflective practice in the ECCE setting

This course is ideal for childcare facility owners, managers, supervisors and individuals already involved in or new to childcare and who wish to gain a professional, nationally recognised and accredited qualification in childcare.

Supervision in Childcare Course Assessment

This course is divided into 12 study units. You will be assessed through completion of a personal learner record which records your personal experience of supervision in early childhood care context. This will include planning of initiatives, making decisions and demonstrating your supervision and organisational skills. All work submitted must be your own and the course must be completed within 12 weeks of receiving your study units. There is no final exam at the end of the course. Work submitted will be marked by your tutor, checked by an internal verifier and also by an independent QQI external authenticator. In addition in every unit you will find practice questions and activities. These are provided as a means of self-assessment and progress check.

Confidentiality

All your course work and any correspondence with the college will be treated as strictly private and confidential. On the successful completion of your course, you will receive a QQI Level 6 Component Certificate in Supervision in Early Childhood Care (6N1973) from QQI in recognition of your educational achievement.

Advantages:

• The College is open all year, so you can start studying at any time.
• This Supervision in Early Childhood Care QQI Level 6 course allows you the flexibility and confidentiality of studying at home without having to take time out from work or other personal commitments.
• It offers you valuable savings in time and transportation because you complete your entire course from home.
• Once enrolled, you will receive everything that you need to get started in your student study pack.